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PersonTim and Cary
17/3/2010 at 7:17pm
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I'm a bit disappointed. The much proclaimed Powrtouch motor mover was fitted tonight. How is it you may ask? I don't know!!!! The caravan battery turned out to be cream-crackered. Don't laugh after all that I've posted about this.

I had had my suspicions about the battery but my 'van dealer checked it at the last service and said it was okay. I put it on charge yesterday just to be on the safeside. 12.6 volts showing this morning but by the time the P/T fitter had finished at 5.00pm it was down to 3 volts so obviously not holding its charge.

I hurried off to Halfords as one of the few places still open. An unbelievable £139.99 for a 110 amp leisure battery. NO THANKS.

Anybody got any recommendations for reliable makes and suppliers of 110 Amp leisure batteries at a more reasonable price please.

I'm a bit disappointed that I can't play with my new toy!!!


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Tim and Cary


Personswiftsure
17/3/2010 at 8:00pm
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 have a check on fleabay,loads on there,i think we paid £79 for a 110amp.

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Personhollykins
17/3/2010 at 8:16pm
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We had the same problem when we had our mover fitted-most disappointing.We had to get a 100 Amp battery because our battery compartment was too small for a 110 Amp.We paid about £70 for a battery from our local  car battery dealer who was very helpful. 

Once you are up and running,you will wonder how you managed before.

Enjoy

Keith


Personsaxo1
17/3/2010 at 9:21pm
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I have an 85Amp battery and it powers my powertouch no problems in 5 years.
Saxo1


Persondiscoverytdi
17/3/2010 at 9:25pm
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I get mine from here Alpha batteries

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Personmichael
17/3/2010 at 9:47pm
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get mine at read caravans in blackburn,good batteries and nothing like that price.only one hour down the road from you. number

SALES SHOP 01254 694313



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PersonGrampian91
18/3/2010 at 12:00am
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You didnt fit the charger backwards did you?

Or left it connected & not switched on.

Not all chargers have protection for that.


PersonWhatamess
18/3/2010 at 7:49am
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Funny how often this happens - I wonder if the mover manufacturers, should make sure that people are aware of this as it's not something you think to check if your battery's been working so far, you just assume it's OK.

They do say that an 85amp should be sufficient for a mover.

Flintshire Caravans isn't a million miles from you and their 110amp batteries weren't that expensive.

Nora


Personcwdc56768
18/3/2010 at 9:13am
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Might like to look at the thread on Exrider batteries. Price seems Ok

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=31&TopicID=210660&PagePosition=2

 

Phil



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PersonFM02MZO
18/3/2010 at 9:27am
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Quote: Originally posted by Tim and Cary on 17/3/2010

I'm a bit disappointed. The much proclaimed Powrtouch motor mover was fitted tonight. How is it you may ask? I don't know!!!! The caravan battery turned out to be cream-crackered. Don't laugh after all that I've posted about this.

I had had my suspicions about the battery but my 'van dealer checked it at the last service and said it was okay. I put it on charge yesterday just to be on the safeside. 12.6 volts showing this morning but by the time the P/T fitter had finished at 5.00pm it was down to 3 volts so obviously not holding its charge.

I hurried off to Halfords as one of the few places still open. An unbelievable £139.99 for a 110 amp leisure battery. NO THANKS.

Anybody got any recommendations for reliable makes and suppliers of 110 Amp leisure batteries at a more reasonable price please.

I'm a bit disappointed that I can't play with my new toy!!!

I myself would have slipped the car's battery into the caravan so that he could at least test it before he went.



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Terry Birch
Our tourer days are over and we have moved on to a Hobby Motorhome



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